proportion 1 of 2

noun

prə-ˈpȯr-shən How to pronounce proportion (audio)
Definition of proportionnext
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body

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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them

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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two

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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something the exact proportions of the room were critical

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proportion

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verb

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as in to portion

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as in to balance

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Recent Examples of proportion
Noun
In the region that includes Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada, the proportion of flu tests that come back positive reached at least 10% last week, indicating significant levels of flu. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 The area’s height and storage solutions were carefully planned, along with the proportions of the furniture. — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Ferrari pair not only showcased their skills in close-quarters racing, but also reinforced how this new generation of cars is more neatly proportioned around the front wings and the overall chassis size. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 The kitchen is nearby and is generously proportioned for a tiny house of this size. — Adam Williams march 19, New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proportion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
  1. symmetry
  2. portion
  3. ratio
  4. size
  5. ration
  6. balance
  7. correlation
  8. share
Noun
  • Similar to all Origin diamonds, a focus on symmetry is given to showcase sparkle visible to the naked eye.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Western traditions of symmetry and notions of linear time are upended.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Shifts among Latino voters, who represent sizable portions of the electorate in both states, and Trump’s sagging approval rating appear to be driving Democrats’ strength in redder areas.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Under these pressures, a portion of cost increases has already transmitted to consumers through fare adjustments.
    — , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • Operating ratio — a measure of efficiency calculated by dividing operating expenses by operating revenue — will be a key metric.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Miller was a startling minus-37 in plus-minus ratio for the game.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of ratio
Noun
  • The places where Baltzor typically ranges her cattle in the mountains were ravaged by record-size wildfires this summer, robbing them of the grass the herds usually eat.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge is that drones vary widely in size, speed, cost, and operating method.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of size
Verb
  • The government has increasingly relied on rationing as electricity supply falls short of demand.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • So our goal is to learn how to maximize AI budgets, not ration them and ruin productivity gains.
    — Konstantin Klyagin, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ration
Verb
  • In their letter, the bishops attempted to balance human dignity and a right for governments to humanely protect borders.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The sample was balanced across key demographic groups—including age, gender and region to ensure broad representation before aggregating responses to highlight the top state choices.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • Traders at Goldman Sachs pointed out that the stock's correlation to the Nasdaq-100 index turned negative this year for the first time ever.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The brand also stocked TPO-free nail polishes well before the recent ban — following the gel polish ingredient’s correlation with reproductive risk.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • Over the past two months, amid efforts to find what could be more than $20 billion to recapitalize insurance funds, Walter has sold his controlling interest in the Lakers and a minority share of Chelsea, the English Premier League club.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The share of Americans who rate their lives 7 to 10 out of 10 barely moved, while the average fell more steeply.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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